Centennial Industry News 2008

HP upgrades data loss protection
5th September 2008
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has announced that it is introducing a revolutionary style of data loss protection for hard drives, meaning that direct contact with the unit will cause it to go into a sleep mode.

Data loss prevention is 'international issue'
4th September 2008
A report for a compliance and security blog has highlighted the importance of data loss prevention, labelling it an "international issue", it has emerged.

Doctors put data at risk
4th September 2008
The dangers of data leaks have been exposed after it was revealed that three quarters of staff at an unnamed London hospital were carrying memory sticks with confidential data.

American bank takes 3 months to reveal data loss
2nd September 2008
The Bank of New York Mellon has taken three months to assess the true damage of a data leak which saw two tapes containing customer information go missing, it has been revealed.

Computer back-up tips offered to users
2nd September 2008
A writer has recommended a variety of ways to use stop a data leak or a complete loss of important files.

Mobile technology 'affects data security'
1st September 2008
Mobile technology has had a "profound effect" on the way firms have to protect their confidential information, it is claimed.

Email security 'should be a top priority'
29th August 2008
An email security provider has announced a successful second quarter, while warning the public of security threats they face online.

British hacker to face American courts
29th August 2008
A British hacker who committed "the biggest military hack of all time" is to face American courts after losing an appeal to block his extradition.

Top 10 business concerns revealed
28th August 2008
The security of data is the top concern troubling information security professionals, a new report shows.

Businesses warned of peer-to-peer hacking
28th August 2008
An association of IT governance professionals has claimed a recent hacker case illustrates the dangers posed by file-sharing systems.

Cloud computing 'reduces data leaks'
28th August 2008
One of the benefits of cloud computing is a reduction in data leakage, an expert states.

Data breaches pass 2007 total in USA
28th August 2008
The amount of data breaches reported in the United States up to this point in time have already surpassed the number announced in the entirety of 2007, it has emerged.

Unprotected space station laptops infected
28th August 2008
A virus has been detected in several laptops aboard the research facility in the International Space Station (ISS), it has emerged.

Vulnerabilities found in laptop boot passwords
28th August 2008
Businesses have been warned of the possibility of data leaks after pre-boot authentication mechanisms were found to allow stolen machines to have passwords recovered.

Endpoint security becomes increasing investment
27th August 2008
Firms are making "significant" investments in endpoint security in order to comply with standards and IT control frameworks, according to one expert.

Data loss prevention market 'expands'
27th August 2008
The international demand for data loss prevention (DLP) has been identified by a growing market in South Africa, reflecting the worldwide necessity for IT governance and security.

Data loss denied by Best Western
26th August 2008
Best Western has denied claims made by the Sunday Herald which claimed that it had a data leak resulting in the exposure of records belonging to eight million customers.

eBay user buys data-filled network device for £35
26th August 2008
An eBay customer found that numerous personal details of over one million banking customers were stored on a network attached storage (NAS) device that he bought on the internet auction website.

Government loses prison data
22nd August 2008
The government has announced that the details of 84,000 prisoners have gone missing after being stored on a USB memory stick.

Endpoint security convergence 'ongoing'
22nd August 2008
The shift in demand for remote access and online mobility has caused many endpoint security specialists to embrace information protection to match market needs, it has been revealed.

Govt 'loses data' of 4m people in one year
21st August 2008
The government today announced the loss of information on four million people in the United Kingdom.

University campuses highlight endpoint importance
21st August 2008
The importance of endpoint security has been highlighted in a study led by a network administrator of an American university.

45,000 records lost by MoJ
19th August 2008
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced a data leak which lost the details of 45,000 people over the past year.

Internet could continue to have "fatal flaw"
19th August 2008
An online news resource has highlighted the continuing problems with the domain name system (DNS) after continual attempts to stop the problem have not fixed the flaw.

Partially-encrypted disks 'can leak data'
18th August 2008
A university study has revealed that encrypted data can be leaked through popular applications to unencrypted areas.

Wireless networks offered security hints
15th August 2008
After a blogger on a website highlighted the dangers of credit and debit card fraud over a wireless network, another promoted ways of how to protect this form of internet and intranet connectivity.

Laptop users given security tips
14th August 2008
There are many basic steps a user can take to protect their laptop from anybody who wishes to access or steal information, it has been reported.

Australian privacy proposals draw mixed reactions
13th August 2008
Evolution of new technology in and around the internet has caused a set of overlapping rules and regulations that have caused a great deal of software compliance and coverage confusion, it has emerged today.

Lost BBC files raise DLP concerns
12th August 2008
Lost BBC files raise DLP concerns

One dozen patches released by Microsoft
11th August 2008
Microsoft, the world's leading producer of computer software, has stated that it will be making 12 security patches available to users of its programs, it has been reported.

Web security flaws unveiled
8th August 2008
The security researcher who uncovered the DNS security threat has revealed that the issue could be worse than expected.

e-Passport security 'under threat'
7th August 2008
The government's multi-million pound e-passport initiative is in danger of being undermined as it has been revealed they can be easily cloned.

Online criminals to face prosecution
6th August 2008
The theft of tens of millions of credit and debit card numbers from major retailers has resulted in US authorities charging 11 suspects, it has emerged.

Microsoft to 'increase software security'
6th August 2008
A new initiative is to be launched by Microsoft to try and increase software security, it has emerged.

Businesses 'looking to safeguard personal information'
5th August 2008
Ensuring the security of personal information and regulatory compliance are the greatest concerns facing businesses in the coming months, a new survey has suggested.

Wi-Fi networks 'can be compromised'
5th August 2008
A new form of attack is leading to Wi-Fi networks locking out legitimate users, the Defcon-16 security conference will show this week.

Foreign Office 'admits to data losses'
4th August 2008
Over 100 people's details were lost in data security breaches by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) this year.

US federal agents 'could indefinitely confiscate portable devices'
4th August 2008
New powers have been given to US federal agents which give them the authority to seize portable devices such as laptops and hold them for indefinite periods.

Security card costs 'set to rise for businesses'
1st August 2008
A court ruling that allowed a group of Dutch academics to publish how to beat the security used on portable systems such as London's Oyster card could have a significant impact on business costs.

Wide scale data loss 'occurring at airports'
31st July 2008
Over 3,000 laptops go missing every week at Europe's eight largest airports, new research has revealed.

New open source laptop tracker software launched
31st July 2008
A group of scientists working at the University of Washington have launched an open-source system that is intended to be used to track lost and stolen laptops.

Data breaches 'costing companies thousands'
31st July 2008
Some CAD$637,000 (£314,000) is lost every year by the average publicly-traded Canadian company because of technology security breaches, new research has suggested.

New anti-software piracy measures 'under discussion'
30th July 2008
A leaked memo has revealed business and government plans working on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.

San Francisco computer network 'put at risk'
29th July 2008
Computer security at San Francisco city authority has been put at risk by the district attorney (DA) after 150 usernames and passwords were made public.

APACS reports rise in online banking
25th July 2008
The number of consumers using online banking, has, in the last seven years, increased by over 500 per cent , it has emerged.

Websites 'attacked every five seconds'
24th July 2008
One webpage was infected every five seconds for the first six months of 2008, new research has revealed.

Banking Trojan attack uncovered
24th July 2008
A fake news story about a car accident involving Formula One driver Fernando Alsono that contains a banking Trojan has been spread around the internet, it has emerged.

Barclays launches online video to promote secure banking
23rd July 2008
High street bank Barclays has released a video in an attempt to inform online customers about potential security issues.

Open-source software security issues highlighted
23rd July 2008
Some of the most frequently used open-source software packages are opening up businesses to security risks, according to a new survey.

MoD 'lost more than 100 USB devices since 2004'
21st July 2008
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has lost over 100 USB memory sticks since 2004, it has emerged.

Online IT security spending 'set to grow'
18th July 2008
Spending on online-based IT security is set to triple by 2013, new research has suggested.

Technological solutions to data security 'not only factor'
17th July 2008
Data security requires a combination of effective systems as well as people and processes in order to be effective, an industry expert has suggested.

Stolen data black market 'forced to drop prices'
15th July 2008
The black market price for stolen financial data is having to be cut by cyber thieves because of a surplus of data, a new survey suggests.

Companies' access to personal data scrutinised
14th July 2008
New recommendations could assist data loss prevention after a report criticised public and private sector companies' handling of personal information.

USB encryption 'lacking in UK business'
11th July 2008
New research has suggested UK businesses are failing to implement data loss prevention measures such as USB encryption, it has been reported.

NHS staff warned over USB devices
10th July 2008
NHS Lothian staff have been made aware of the importance of USB security after the organisation suffered a data loss incident, it has been reported.

IT security 'needed for mobile working'
9th July 2008
Firms should ensure they have adequate data loss prevention procedures in place when staff use mobile computing equipment, a security expert has claimed.

IOC highlights data loss competition
7th July 2008
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) would like UK public sector organisations which have successfully implemented data loss prevention measures to seek recognition.

Rise in malicious websites threatens IT security
4th July 2008
New research has shown that the number of new malicious websites blocked has increased, which may interest those involved in IT security.

SMBs gain cost efficiencies of IT security
4th July 2008
A new study has found that small and medium businesses (SMBs) are continuing to invest in IT security.

Lords recommend IT security measures
3rd July 2008
The House of Lords has called for tougher data loss prevention laws to be brought in, it has been reported.

BSA calls for spyware laws
1st July 2008
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has called for legislation over spyware applications, to improve IT security and data loss prevention.

HP makes AdvFS open source
30th June 2008
Computer manufacturer HP has announced its support of the open source community by contributing its Tru64 UNIX Advanced File System (AdvFS) source code.

Credit crunch 'will not affect IT security spending'
30th June 2008
New research suggests UK IT security professionals believe the ongoing credit crunch not result in reductions of their budget, it has been reported.

UK 'neglecting IT security'
30th June 2008
An independent research report claims UK firms are failing to implement adequate IT security measures.

Vendors form security consortium
27th June 2008
Five information technology (IT) vendors have announced they have grouped together to attempt to improve IT security.

Data loss prevention 'now all HMRC staff's duty'
26th June 2008
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has attempted to ensure all staff in the department are aware of data loss prevention measures, it has been claimed.

Data loss prevention 'lacking in Facebook youth'
26th June 2008
A Ministry of Defence (MoD) investigation in data loss prevention has claimed the "Facebook generation" does not take the issue seriously.

Data loss prevention methods 'improve information retention'
25th June 2008
New research has shown organisations which implement data loss prevention measures experience more success in retaining information than those which do not.

HMRC data loss report due
25th June 2008
A key report examining the government's data loss prevention methods is due to be published, it has emerged.

Data loss incident in Scotland
24th June 2008
The details of almost one million 999 ambulance calls have gone missing in Scotland.

Data loss 'should be punished'
23rd June 2008
Organisations which fail their data loss prevention activities should be penalised, an expert has said.

USB encryption 'saves firms data and money'
20th June 2008
Unencrypted USB flash drives have increased the likelihood of an organisation experiencing a data leak, according to a new report.

'Most data breaches preventable'
19th June 2008
New research has suggested almost nine out of ten security breaches could have been prevented if the right measures had been taken.

Security software market grows 20%
18th June 2008
New research has shown that global software security revenue has increased by 20 per cent due to compliance demands.

IT security and software compliance 'top concerns'
17th June 2008
Security, software compliance and global standardisation are the pressing concerns of IT professionals, a new study has found.

Unencrypted USB sticks fuel data loss
13th June 2008
The increasing use of unencrypted USB sticks has led to a rise in data loss cases, according to a source.

Information Commissioner warns against data holding
12th June 2008
The Information Commissioner (IC) has backed a report from the government committee which advises against holding large amounts of data.

Data loss prevention software boosting software revenues
10th June 2008
Data protection and recovery software has boosted the worldwide storage software market, which experienced its 18th consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth this year.

MPs warn against excessive data holding
9th June 2008
MPs have criticised the government for consistently wanting to create large databases of information, amid fears of data loss.

Public want data breach occurrences aired
6th June 2008
The public would rather have more exposure about data breaches when they occur, whereas industry would rather it was kept quiet, according to two new surveys.

DWP disciplines staff over data breaches
5th June 2008
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed it has taken disciplinary action against 20 members of its staff for data breaches.

Many firms 'still not encrypting information'
3rd June 2008
Many firms have not encrypted the information on their laptops, despite the majority thinking it is a security threat.

New York banks loses unencrypted data
2nd June 2008
A bank in New York has lost 4.5 million individuals' details after misplacing a box of data storage tapes.

NHS urged to reconsider database
2nd June 2008
The NHS is being urged to reconsider its central database which will have details on all patients in the UK, amid security fears, according to a source.

Companies can save money with data protection
30th May 2008
As companies face the economic cutbacks in the current climate many firms could make savings with data protection cover.

IT directors worry about internal threats
29th May 2008
Many IT directors think a threat from the inside is the highest risk to their business, with it being ranked over a hacking incident.

Businesses feel invincible to data loss
29th May 2008
Many business owners believe their firm is invincible against data loss, which may explain the large number of losses recently.

'Take extra measures to stop data loss'
27th May 2008
Double checking before file deletion and ensuring files are backed-up can help firms prevent data loss, according to a source.

New calls for ID card scrapping
27th May 2008
New calls have been made for the government to ditch their ID card scheme, amid worries of data loss.

40% of employees leak data
23rd May 2008
Over 40 per cent of employees from a large firm have leaked information or data from their company, according to a new survey.

IT bosses concerned about new security threats
23rd May 2008
More chief information officers are concerned about the security of mobile devices and remote workers, as they present a potential data risk.

Maths could improve encryption practices
22nd May 2008
Mathematicians at an American university may have found a solution to make encryption methods safer.

Businesses monitoring employees' emails
22nd May 2008
Businesses are monitoring their employees email to monitor potential data losses, according to new research.

Security vendors warn against central database
22nd May 2008
Security vendors are dubious of the government's new plans to set up a central database to log all communications.

Brits worried about data security
21st May 2008
UK residents are most concerned about identity theft and credit card fraud, rather than national security issues, according to a new study.

NHS Trust loses 38,000 patients' details
21st May 2008
An NHS Trust has admitted losing 38,000 patient's details after a back-up tape was lost in transit.

Government criticised for data holding plans
20th May 2008
The government is being criticised for suggesting that the details of all phones calls and emails should be stored.

Anti-virus software "not enough"
19th May 2008
Simple anti-virus and firewall software is not protecting businesses sufficiently against software loss, according to a source.

GSM security 'needs to be updated'
19th May 2008
Security on GSM software needs to be updated, as currently it is so insecure people's whereabouts can be tracked, according to one expert.

Datacentres face physical threats in the future
19th May 2008
Datacentres store a large amount of information and the physical threat to their safety may soon be the greatest concern, according to a source.

NHS chooses encryption to protect data
16th May 2008
The NHS has opted to encrypt a large amount of its information in an effort to protect confidential data.

Software piracy leaves companies open to data loss
16th May 2008
Companies are leaving themselves vulnerable to the risk of data loss and security attacks by using illegal and unlicensed software, an industry body has warned.

Google loses companies' information
15th May 2008
Google has admitted to losing some companies' data on its free Analytics product, according to sources.

Bank of Ireland loses fifth laptop
14th May 2008
The Bank of Ireland has lost its fifth laptop which contained confidential customer details.

Data loss rife among UK companies
13th May 2008
Data loss is prevalent among UK companies, according to a new survey, which found that 79 per cent of firms lose data each month.

ICO warns of "substantial" fines for data loss
13th May 2008
The information commissioner's office (ICO) has reported that companies will face hefty fines if they cause a data breach or theft.

DWP staff send data and passwords in same package
12th May 2008
Staff at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have been transporting data in the same package as the passwords, according to reports.

Bad business processes behind most losses
9th May 2008
Bad business processes are behind most data losses, rather that malicious attacks, according to businesses.

HSBC loses 159,000 customers' account details
8th May 2008
HSBC has admitted to losing the data on 159,000 accounts from a Hong Kong branch of its bank, but says the information is securely protected.

Government fights off data loss fears on ID cards
7th May 2008
The government has been warned that it must deal with the threat of data loss through its identity card scheme before it goes ahead with it.

Investigation launched into loss of 6,000 patients' details
7th May 2008
An investigation is being launched after nine USB sticks were lost containing patient information in public hospitals in Hong Kong.

Over 600 HMRC staff accessed unauthorised data
2nd May 2008
Over 600 staff at HM Revenues & Customs (HMRC) have accessed sensitive data with no authorisation, over the past three years.

Government's data breaches cause distrust
1st May 2008
The government's recent data breaches have caused public distrust, according to an industry body.

Information commissioner warns of data loss
30th April 2008
The information commissioner has displayed his concern about the rising levels of personal data being lost in the country.

House of Lords backs making data loss illegal
30th April 2008
The House of Lords has backed a move by the government to make recklessly losing data illegal.

University warns of data breach, following internet attack
29th April 2008
A university in American is warning current and former students that their social security numbers may have been breached, after a hack on the institution's website.

University loses over 2m medical records
28th April 2008
The University of Miami has recently announced that six tapes from its medical school were stolen, losing more than two million medical records.

Boots loses 27,000 customers' details
28th April 2008
The names, addresses and bank details of 27,000 customers of Boots' Dental Plan have gone missing, after a back-up tape was stolen.

FSA slams banks' data loss
25th April 2008
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has slammed banks for not doing enough to protect their customers from identity thieves.

Lord blames targets for HMRC data loss
24th April 2008
The data loss by HM Revenues & Customs (HMRC) last year has been blamed on excessive targets, according to a member of the House of Lords.

MPs make data loss illegal
24th April 2008
MPs have backed a move in parliament to make it an illegal offence for a worker to "recklessly" disclose anyone's data.

Government highlights data loss rises
23rd April 2008
Most UK businesses are failing to encrypt important data, despite incidents of hacking increasing, a new government report warns.

Security experts growing and protecting reputation
23rd April 2008
Security experts are most concerned about protecting their company's reputation, with the industry set to rise dramatically in the next four years.

Companies urged to consider data protection options
22nd April 2008
Some existing data protection products no longer meet the changing requirements of many organisations, according to one expert.

Irish bank info stolen
22nd April 2008
The Irish data protection commissioner has claimed that information from Bank of Ireland customers has been stolen.

Companies and government not protecting customers
22nd April 2008
Companies and the government are not protecting their customers' data according to a new survey.

Phishing scam leads to data loss
18th April 2008
A sophisticated new phishing scam has led to major data loss by targeting top executives in the United States.

London councils admit data loss
17th April 2008
Thirteen London council have admitted to losing personal data or wrongly revealing it, according to the BBC.

Data loss harms reputation, as well as finances
15th April 2008
Data loss will not only harm the financial side of a company, but will also affect the reputation of the firm.

DLP "important weapon" for businesses
15th April 2008
Data loss protection (DLP) is becoming "the most important weapon" for a business' protection, according to one source.

IT managers unaware of flash disk risk
14th April 2008
IT managers are unaware of the risk that employees using their personal flash drives presents to the company, according to a new study.

New systems to reduce data loss
11th April 2008
The National Insurance (NI) executive is to buy thousands of "ultra-secure" computers after a series of data losses occurred.

Mobile users 'should be more security aware'
11th April 2008
Mobile phone users should be more aware of security when using their device, as there is a possibility of virus risk, according to an expert.

Data loss bosses to be jailed
10th April 2008
Up to 25 per cent of professionals in the internet security industry believe prison is a just punishment for loss of data, a recent survey has revealed.

Will gateway DLP work?
8th April 2008
A large proportion of data lost by companies is due to information being incorrectly sent over messaging systems or by not encrypting data.

HSBC loses 370,000 customers' details
7th April 2008
The banking corporation HSBC has lost a disc containing 370,000 customers' details.

Companies should 'think carefully' after data loss
4th April 2008
Companies which lose personal data should think carefully before informing customer or employees.

Staff not trained on data handling
3rd April 2008
Staff are not being trained in how to handle personal data, despite 96 per cent of organisations saying they hold customer or patient information.

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